A public hearing to present the anticipated social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements to Farm-to-Market Road (FM) 740/Laurence Road in Rockwall County.

The proposed project limits extend along FM 740 for approximately 1.86 miles from FM 1140/Heathland Crossing south to FM 1140/Hubbard Drive.

Description:

Proposed improvements include the following:

Widen the existing two-lane road to a four-lane, curb-and-gutter roadway

Construction of two 11-foot traffic lanes, two 14-foot traffic/bike lanes and sidewalks.

Approximately 7.5 acres of additional right-of-way, consisting of 64 parcels, would be needed to accommodate the proposed improvements. The existing right-of-way of FM 740 within the project area is typically 80 feet in width.

No residential or commercial property displacements or relocations would be required.

The proposed project would not adversely affect wetlands or the 100-year floodplain.